Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction
~2 days · 24.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction is known for
Section C4 of Great Divide Trail is an official 39 km point-to-point section from Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,186 ft to 24,209 ft over 24.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.3 mi · 56%
- Downhill 10.1 mi · 42%
- Flat 0.6 mi · 3%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction scores 35/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction?
The Great Divide Trail — Section C4: Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) to Helmet Creek junction climbs roughly 9,331 ft total — about 386 ft per mile, topping out near 7,661 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.